These archives consist of memoirs written by members of the Stinson family including John and Isabelle Stinson, missionaries to Sichuan 1938-1949, and their children. Materials scanned and contributed by their son David Stinson.
The Stinson Family Story
Brief biography of John and Isabelle's career as Canadian missionaries to West China. The Stinsons served in Sichuan between 1938 and 1949. In
Stinson (Author), Willmott (Curator)
1938 Trip to China
Using letters and photos from their parents, David Stinson and Phyllis Donaghy construct a narrative about travel through Indochina and by air
Stinson (Author), Donaghy (Author), Willmott (Curator)
1938 Journey to Sichuan (Letter)
In this undated letter to "Friends," John Stinson narratives in detail his experiences and impressions of the trip from Hong Kong to Chengdu
Stinson (Author), Stinson (Collaborator), Willmott (Curator)
1948 Inflation in Sichuan (Letter)
In this handwritten letter, John Stinson describes the extreme and rapid inflation in the Sichuan postwar economy.
Stinson (Author), Stinson (Collaborator), Willmott (Curator)
1943 Letter Home
In this handwritten letter home, Isabelle Stinson discusses the rising prices of goods, Chinese opera, her work in the girls' school, the Stinson
Stinson (Author), Stinson (Collaborator), Willmott (Curator)
1946 The SS Marine Lynx
In this handwritten letter, Isabelle Stinson describes in detail her experiences on the second voyage of the SS Marine Lynx after WWII. Photos of
Stinson (Author), Stinson (Collaborator), Willmott (Curator)
Refused Death Trips, Missionary is in China
This news article recounts the story of Isabelle Stinson's flight from Shanghai to Chongqing with her two children, arriving safely after refusing
Stinson (Collaborator), Willmott (Curator)
Stinsons are China-Bound to Join Missionary Father
Brief article includes photo of the Stinson family with a Christmas tree and gifts. Text notes that they will be leaving for China soon to reunite
Stinson (Collaborator), Willmott (Curator)
Issues
1946
1946-December
- Stinsons are China-Bound to Join Missionary Father- issued 1946-December
1947
1947-January
- Refused Death Trips, Missionary is in China- issued 1947-January